Living in Matões
Matões is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 32,174 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 42%, #966 of 2,321), nature lovers (top 43%, #993 of 2,321), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 53%, #1,216 of 2,321).
Residents32,174
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport347 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+59 km
Within 30 km81,100 people
Terrain around itabout 220 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line63.7 km
Distance to Brasília1,252 km
Within 10 km32,174 people
Winter daylight12 h 27 min, sunset 22:04
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Matões
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 27 min and sets around 22:04; in late June it sets around 22:49.
How Matões ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Brazil. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Brazil | In Maranhão | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #1,167 of 1,704 | #40 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #1,408 of 2,321 | #48 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #1,308 of 1,704 | #41 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #1,285 of 1,704 | #37 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #1,383 of 1,704 | #58 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #1,371 of 1,704 | #54 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,404 of 2,321 | #56 of 122 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #1,534 of 2,321 | #57 of 122 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 33 | #1,259 of 1,704 | #36 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #1,534 of 2,321 | #61 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 6 | #1,449 of 2,321 | #54 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 33 | #1,412 of 1,704 | #54 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #993 of 2,321 | #68 of 122 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #1,216 of 2,321 | #33 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #966 of 2,321 | #70 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #1,391 of 2,321 | #51 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 19 | #1,422 of 2,321 | #49 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,767 of 2,321 | #72 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 7 | #1,394 of 2,321 | #51 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Parnarama 22 km
- Estreito (Maranhão, 17,647 residents) 30 km
- Demerval Lobão 61 km
- Timon 62 km
- Teresina 65 km
- Água Branca (Piauí) 75 km
- Caxias 75 km
- Buriti Bravo 79 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.